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Schenk's Corners
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Schenk's Corners, with the Security State Bank, located at Atwood Avenue and Winnebago Street. On the right hand side of the view is Hausmann Fuel Company, 1980 Atwood Avenue and East Side Family Store, 1960 Atwood Avenue. On the left hand side of the view is Palace Theater, 1953 Winnebago; Rennebohm Drug Store, 1957 Winnebago; Harry Hall groceries, 1963 Winnebago; Ed Lynch men's clothing store, 1965 Winnebago; Ed Clements barber, 1969 Winnebago; Universal Grocery, 2001 Atwoos; and Olaf Strand bakery, 2007 Atwood.
January 23, 1928
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Schenk's Corners
January 22, 1928
The intersection of Atwood Avenue and Winnebago Street known as Schenk's Corners, with the columned Security State Bank building at the center junction of the streets.
Rennebohm's No. 5 at Schenk's Corners
1955
The Rennebohm Drug Store #5, located at 2000 Atwood Avenue, Schenk's Corners from 1952-1961. It was previously located at 1951 Winnebago Street. This store was originally owned by Oscar Rennebohm's...
Customers at Security State Bank
September 3, 1932
Line of customers out the door at re-opened Security State Bank at Schenk's Corners, 1965 Atwood Avenue.
Aerial View of Schenk's Corners
1945
Aerial view of Schenk's Corners looking east showing the intersection of Atwood Avenue and Winnebago Street.
S.E. Clement Co. Grocery
December 7, 1933
Samuel E. Clement Co. grocery store, 2910 Atwood Avenue, at the corner of Marquette and Atwood Avenue.
Aerial View of Schenk's Corners
1955
Aerial view of Schenk's Corners where Atwood Avenue and Winnebago Street cross, looking north west toward East Washington Avenue.
